Review: Sony FDR-AX33 4K HandyCam Camcorder

If you have a 4K TV you have a few options out there for getting the most out of your display … but if you’re like me there’s nothing more satisfying than creating your own content. Whether you’re shooting beautiful nature vistas, capturing exciting downtown life, or creating memories with friends and family at events that you won’t forget, shooting your own video in 4k is pretty awesome—and it’s more accessible than ever. Coming in at a reasonable price and packing a powerful 4k punch, the Sony FDR-AX33 Handycam is the portable video camera that’s makes it possible. I had a chance to take it out for a spin: here’s how that turned out.

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I just purchased Sony FDR AX-100 video camera, will be importing to Final Cut Pro 10.1 to edit. My intent is to film in highest quality (4K), edit, and then burn on to DVDs for family. They all have different devices to play back the video - PC, Mac, DVD player. From reading some other posts about this issue, I get the impression that I can not burn a DVD (using a DVD-R disc) of 4K edited footage? i.e.: the only way to view back the video would be connecting my Mac Book Pro directly to a High Def tv via HDMI cord? Thank you for any clarification you can provide!

Thanks very much for your speedy reply! What would be the best way for me to provide the highest quality video to the 'general' viewer (parents, friends, family)? The original video footage is so incredibly sharp, clear, smooth, etc, and I want their viewing experience of it to be as good as can be... but unfortunately I have to keep in mind that they all have different devices by which they will view it (PC, Mac, HD TV with DVD player, etc). There may not be a solution, but I'm hoping someone more knowledgeable than me can help!

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Although the Snow Leopard updated to 10.9.2 Maverisck, so I then installed FCPX 10.1 I can not pour 4k video on your computer because it can not see the Sony FDR Ax100e. Thing left for me to do?

Although the Snow Leopard updated to 10.9.2 Maverisck, so Ithen installed FCPX 10.1 I can not pour 4k video on your computer because it can not see the Sony FDR Ax100e. Thing left for me to do?

Sony has put in a position that the camera was connected with their software called PlayMemories Home . This then allows you to import movies and photos on the computer and then use them in different ways. However, when the camera is connected to the mac and I said Mass Storage USB Connected , then you execute this program I told you about two seconds later , however returns an error message that is: Connect the device to your computer or multimedia support . I do not understand .

Sony 16GB Handycam Camcorder with HD Camera

This does not list Mac so can I still hook it up to the MacBook and use Mac's software?
System Requirements
* Operating System:
Windows XP SP3
Windows Vista SP2
Windows 7
* 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.The Windows Image Mastering API (IMAPI) Ver.2.0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs. Starter (Editions) are not supported. Standard installation is required. Operation is not assured if the OS has been upgraded or is in a multiboot environment.
Thanks so much,
Liz

Oh gosh, I'm sorry, can you tell I'm new at this!!
Here's what I could find on it:
The Key Specs
* Model #:
DCR-SX63
* Resolution (in pixels):
Video: 720 x 480
Stills: 340K
* Zoom:
60X optical zoom; 2000X digital zoom
* Display:
2.7" Clear Photo wide touch-panel LCD
* Built-In Memory:
16GB
* Memory Card Compatibility:
Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD/SDHC memory cards
Additional Specs
* High Definition Recording:
No
* Widescreen Recording:
Yes
* Lens Type:
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
* Lens Focal Length:
1.8mm - 6.0mm
* Image Sensor:
1/8" advanced HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD imager
* Focus Type:
Full-range auto/manual
* Focus Range:
1.8mm - 6.0mm
* Aperture:
F1.8 - F6.0
* Exposure Control:
Yes. Touch panel
* Shutter Speed:
Scene selection: 1/60 of a second - 1/4000 of a second; Candle mode: 1/4 of a second - 1/500 of a second
* White Balance:
Auto, Outdoor, Indoor, Onepush (touch panel)
* Shooting Modes:
Movie or Photo; Auto, Twilight, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Sports, Beach, Snow
* Image Stabilization:
Digital
* File Formats:
Video: MPEG-2; Stills: JPEG
* Digital Interface:
USB
* Built-In LED Light:
Yes
* Body Type:
Ultra compact
* Power Source:
Included rechargeable battery pack or AC adapter

I have a sony fdr-ax100 4k camcorder and it wont play the videos i downloaded! what do i do?

All the videos are imported into final cut pro. when i drag the clips to the timeline and press play it wont play! it will just stay stationary.

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Problem with reading mpeg files from Sony DCR-SR100 30GB Handycam

I just purchased a new Sony DCR-SR100 Handycam.
I can upload successfully to my desktop (PowerBook G4)via a USB cable.
I have all the latest updates for iLife, iMovie, Final Cut Pro and Quicktime. None of those applications will open the imported mpeg.
When trying to import the file to the iMovie application I get the following error message:
"The file could not be imported. The file M2UOOOO4.MPG can't be imported; Quicktime couldn't parse it: -2048"
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
igor4443

Hi Igor,
welcome to the  board
... hm, sorry to say, but:
iMovie is a video edit app meant to work with firewire connected miniDV camcorders
you try to teach the old dog new tricks... just one kind of mpegs can be handled with iM, that is mp4, imported via iPhoto6 (some stillcams can record a kind of "movin' images"...)
sooo, you need to convert your stuff...
mpegs are meant for playback only, they are a delivery format (thanks, Lennart, for this phrase).. editing/processing such files, needs to demuxx them => 3rd party tools...
there's a very good and free solution:
Streamclip (free)
not using a miniDV camcorder, you miss the convenience of the iApps...

What exact file format for exporting AVCHD to HDD of Sony HDR-SR12E (AVCHD) Handycam?

When you are finished editing AVCHD files with Adobe Premiere Elements 11, what is the correct file format for exporting back to the hard drive of the Sony HDR-SR12E handycam?
I used Sony Play Memories software to import AVCHD (.m2Ts) files at 1920x1080i PAL resolution. I tried rendering to several file formats after editing, but the files could not be exported in high definition back to the hard drive of the AVCHD camera.
I WAS able to import files from camera in Play Memories and then export them straight back to camera WITHOUT any editing, but of course you wouldn't bother doing this normally.
I grew to love using Premiere Elements 10 for editing sd footage from my mini dv camera. However, I've just purchased the AVCHD handycam and expect to receive my newly purchased copy of Premiere Elements 11 in a couple of days.
Can anybody suggest the correct file format to produce for exporting AVCHD footage edited in PE11 originally captured on the Sony HDR-SR12E back to the camera?
- Regards, Phil

Phil
Premiere Elements 10 has the Share/Tape (Record to DV). And, even that is for just DV, not HDV. There is no such choice in Premiere Elements 11 and 12.
So, you are going to have to match up the properties of the original with Export settings and try to get the file exported onto the camera's hard drive if that is possible. Does the Sony user guide give instructions for how to import one of your video to its hard drive?
The theory depends on how close you want the export of the edit to match the camera's original. There is no .m2ts file extension in any of the Publish+Share/Computer/AVCHD choices. If the .m2ts file extension is a must..
One scheme to get a AVCHD.m2ts 1920 x 1080i25 for your camera's hard drive - lots of ifs
1. Publish+Share/Disc/AVCHD and burn to folder using presets = H.264 1920 x 1080i PAL Dolby.
(The preset cannot be customized so you will go with the Adobe bitrate.for the preset)
2. Then go to the folder saved to the computer's hard drive, open the BDMV Folder, then the STREAM Folder of the BDMV Folder, and use the 00000.m2ts file there as your file destined for your camera's hard drive.
If the hard drive will accept ..m2t, then you could use Publish+Share/Computer/AVCHD with Presets = M2T - H.264 1920 x 1080i25 and customize the export settings under the Advanced Tab/Video Tab and Audio Tab.
Please review and then let us know if any of this works for you.
Thanks.
ATR

Sony FDR-X1000v 4k 100mb compatible microSD cards?

Hi everyone, I purchased a PNY U3 64GB microSD card (P-SDUX64U390G-GE) from Amazon and it only does 60MB versus 100MB. Which card have you been able to use 100MB 4k video with? Brand and model number? Sony, if you're reading this, will there be a firmware update to allow for this other U3 cards to work with the FDR-X1000v? By the way, I do get 94MB/S read and 53MB/S write speeds with the the PNY U3 64GB microSD card. Thanks, George

Hi, When I select XAVC S 100Mbps, the word "media" flashes. I can only select 60Mbps without the word "media" flashing. It still doesn't work even though it's a U3 64GB card and the benchmark on my pc indicates that it meets the U3 standard. Any ideas? Thanks, George ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------zandere wrote:
Hi dornier, Welcome to the Sony Community!Good day and thank you for the comment. You are using the correct card. The camera is compatible with the card that you have. Please check these settings inside the camcorder. Make sure that [V.FMT] is set to [4K] 1.Press the NEXT button or PREV button to select [SETUP] - [VMODE], then press the ENTER button.2.Press the NEXT button or PREV button to select Recorded image: XAVC S 100 Mbps then press the ENTER button. Make sure that Movie format is set to [4K] (options are 4k, HD, MP4)1.Press the NEXT button or PREV button to select [SETUP] - [V.FMT], then press the ENTER button.2.Press the NEXT button or PREV button to select 4K then press the ENTER button. Select the desired image quality. If my post answers your question, please mark it as "Accept as Solution".
Thanks,
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Imovie HD6.0.3 won't see my new Sony HDR-CX11E USB connected camcorder

Despite spending 4 hours now and wanting to shoot myself in the face. My brand new Sony HDR-CX11E is not being recognised by Imovie HD 6.0.3.
I have followed the instructions to the letter about a hundred times now. I'm using a Intel Core Duo imac, when I plug in the USB cable the memory stick is showing on the desktop, but when I open Imovie.... nothing, No Camera Attached. I have tried opening imovie with every available option tagged, DV, DV Wide, HDV 1080, HDV 720, Mpeg4 but every time it just fails to see the camcorder.
I read in one of my thousand searches on the subject that you first need to delete any Mpeg2 content from the camera, but I only bought it today and can't find any to delete, I even reformatted the stick to no avail.
PLEASE help !!!!!

iMovie HD6 requires a miniDV camcorder to capture video via Firewire. It will not work with any other format of camcorder, like yours, that only has USB.
If you still want to stay with HD6, and who wouldn't, as it is still the best non pro editing platform there is, you should return that cam for a Sony miniDV model.
Otherwise, you will need to get iLife 09.

IMovie HD 6.0.3 won't see my Sony HDR-CX11E USB connected camcorder

Despite spending 4 hours now and wanting to shoot myself in the face. My brand new Sony HDR-CX11E is not being recognised by Imovie HD 6.0.3.
I have followed the instructions to the letter about a hundred times now. I'm using a Intel Core Duo imac, when I plug in the USB cable the memory stick is showing on the desktop, but when I open Imovie.... nothing, No Camera Attached. I have tried opening imovie with every available option tagged, DV, DV Wide, HDV 1080, HDV 720, Mpeg4 but every time it just fails to see the camcorder.
I read in one of my thousand searches on the subject that you first need to delete any Mpeg2 content from the camera, but I only bought it today and can't find any to delete, I even reformatted the stick to no avail.
PLEASE help !!!!!

thank you thank you thank you !!
I am an official idiot, I mistakenly thought I was using the latest version of imovie which I actually got with ilife09. Cos I was clicking on the imovie icon in my apps. I just assumed when I installed ilife09 it would overwrite the old version. All i had to do was open imovie 09 which i have done and all is now well.
That's hours of my life I'll never get back.

Premiere Support for SONY FDR-AX1

I am thinking of purchasing the new FDR-AX1.
As it has just been released I am curious to know if Adobe has a preset or any other information of how it will work with the XAVCS codec.
Or coulde we use the RED 4K presets?

Just so everyone knows, I don't think this has answered the question yet.
The article simply talks about XAVC and not Sony's new XAVCS, the prosumer version.
Rather than the MXF wrapper of XAVC, XAVCS is an MPEG-4 wrapper.
It allows a lot of flexibilty in recording 4K, HD & Proxy, but looks like a propriety format.
Sony talks about how Vegas can edit, haven't seen any word about it working anywhere else.
Hoping its not like Sony's early AVCHD which wasn't easily edited anywhere else either...

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